Mrs. Owens was born Betty M. Litton on Oct. 8, 1925, in Gove. She was a retired dental receptionist for Drs. B.W. and Vernon Osborn.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond, in 2000.

Survivors include a brother, J.R. Litton; and two sisters, Nola Merson of Delphi, Indiana, and Iola Packard of Salina.

A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Roselawn Memorial Park, 1920 E. Crawford, Salina.

Memorials may be made to the Tammy Walker Cancer Center, Salina.